As a child, I remember crying with my bones hurting. Granny would hold me and say “Shann, this is a good pain. You’re growing. In order to be a big girl sometimes it takes a little pain for our bodies to change.” I sure didn’t understand Granny JoAnne’s logic on this matter but I’m thankful …
A Different View
At the beginning of 2021, I asked the Lord to give me a word for the year. A word that I needed. This word has literally been the theme of my life these past months. Humility…. At first, I thought ok, I’ll search scripture, write out and study verses daily. I’ll apply these truths to …
Myth busting some common misconceptions about salvation
Misconception: People go to hell because they do bad things. Truth: We do bad things because of the curse of a sin nature that was imputed to us from Adam. It is this sin nature that we must seek God’s forgiveness from. If we fail to do so before death, this is the one and …
He is Faithful!
God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9 He’s faithful!In the good times and in the bad.In the glad times and in the sad.On the mountain and in the valley.In the day and in the night.In the calm and in the storm.When …
Time for a heart checkup
When you want to know about the health of a certain part of your physical body, where do you go? Probably to a specialist in that area. A pulmonologist would know best about your lungs, an orthodontist helps you straighten your smile, a podiatrist would know best about your feet. When it comes to the …
You can change the heart of a king
While reading the story of Daniel yesterday morning with my children, my heart was challenged by the Holy Spirit. I want to share with you what He laid on my heart. Have faith When Daniel and 3 other Hebrew children were brought to live at the palace of Nebuchadnezzar, they no doubt knew they were …
Stand!
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 Today my friends let’s take the WHOLE armour of God! Don’t leave off one piece! In this evil day we live in, we need to be completely …
Do You Remember When?
Do you remember September 11, 2001? I remember that morning all too well. Fear like I’d never known before. The country I’ve been privileged to be born in was being attacked. I’d been blessed to live in a land that I could sleep, live and love in peace. On that morning 20 years ago, that …
How Can I Love You More?
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands,…. Titus 2:4 March 24, 1994 my life no longer was about me, I found my other half. That day standing in my grandparents living room, as Tracy and I said our vows to one another, I knew I’d love him all …
It has to be said.
This may seem controversial so buckle up! But when Jesus walked and breathed on this earth, he never avoided controversial topics. He spoke truth whether people wanted to hear it or not. He instructed others to always follow his lead. Jesus warned against following, or being seduced by, this world and the evil spirits that …